Insect Repellent Off
There are the fun parts of summer — think swimming, s’mores, camping — and then there are the less-desirable ones, mostly represented by bugs. Sometimes, they can feel like relentless pests who are chomping down on your arms and legs for dinner.
To keep insects like Zika-carrying mosquitoes and Lyme-carrying ticks at bay, you need a good, reliable bug spray. Consumer Reports compiled a list of the best mosquito repellents and bug sprays and, of the many they tested, five measured up as products worth trying.
The best mosquito repellents of 2019
- 1. Off! Deep Woods Dry Insect Repellent VIII, $17 (Pack of 3), Amazon
Off! Deep Woods Dry Insect Repellent VIII
This insect repellent was on last year’s list as well. Not only does it provide powerful protection against bugs including mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers and gnats using deet, it also has a dry, non-greasy formula.
- 2. Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, $5 (usually $7), Amazon
Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent
This insect repellent has made the list two years running. The deet-free formula claims to have a pleasant scent so you don’t have to put up with the usual harsh bug spray smell.
- 3. Ben’s 30% Deet Insect Repellent Spray, $20 (Pack of 3), Amazon
Ben’s 30% Deet Insect Repellent Spray
This Amazon Choice insect repellent has a 4.5 star rating on Amazon. It comes in a pump spray bottle and has 30% deet.
- 4. Coleman 25% Deet Dry Formula Insect Repellent, $8, Amazon
Coleman 25% Deet Dry Formula Insect Repellent
This aerosol bug spray claims to provide eight hours of protection and is safe on clothing.
- 5. Total HomeTM Woodland Scent Insect Repellent, $7, CVS
Total HomeTM Woodland Scent Insect Repellent
Currently, this mosquito repellent is only available in CVS stores. It contains 30% deet, provides two hours of continuous protection and comes in an aerosol spray.
The best mosquito repellents of 2018
- 1. Sawyer Products SP544 Premium Insect Repellent, $8, Amazon
Sawyer Products SP544 Premium Insect Repellent
Sawyer was named one of the three most effective mosquito repellents. This pump bug spray will repel mosquitoes for a full eight hours.
- 2. Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, $5 (usually $7), Amazon
Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent
This pump bug spray contains oil of lemon eucalyptus and is effective for six hours.
- 3. Repel 15-Percent Deet Scented Family Formula Aerosol Spray, $4 (usually $6), Amazon
Repel 15-Percent Deet Scented Family Formula Aerosol Spray
Repel Scented Family contains 15% deet and comes as an aerosol spray.
- 4. Natrapel 12-Hour Mosquito, Tick and Insect Repellent Pump Spray, $8, Amazon
Natrapel 12-Hour Mosquito, Tick and Insect Repellent Pump Spray
Natrapel 8 Hour’s active ingredient is 20% picaridin. Consumer Reports named Natrapel 8 Hour one of the three most effective bug repellents, along with Sawyer Fisherman’s Formula Picaridin and Off! Deepwoods VIII.
- 5. Off! Deep Woods Dry Insect Repellent VIII, $17 (Pack of 3), Amazon
Off! Deep Woods Dry Insect Repellent VIII
While most of the other repellents on this list contain picaridin as their leading active ingredient, Off! includes deet. It comes as an aerosol spray.
Insect Repellent Off
Off!
Not only does it provide powerful protection against bugs including mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers and gnats using deet, it also has a dry, non-greasy formula.
List Of Insect Repellent Off
- DEET mosquito repellent formulated with 25% DEET
- Repels mosquitoes that may carry the Zika, Dengue, or West Nile viruses
- Long-lasting protection from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats and chiggers
- Tick repellent that protects against ticks that may carry Lyme disease
- Powder-dry insect repelling formula – not oily or greasy
Additional Info :
Color | Multi |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 6.4 Inches |
Width | 3.63 Inches |
Length | 1.81 Inches |
Weight | 0.83125 Pounds |
Release Date | 2016-05-05T00:00:01Z |
- DEET insect repellent
- Mosquito repellent that protects against mosquitoes that may carry the Zika, Dengue, or West Nile viruses
- Repels biting flies, gnats, no-see-ums, ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes
- Non-greasy formula; contains fragrance to mask DEET smell
- Bug repellent that works on outer surfaces of clothing: spray shirts, pants, socks, and hats; will not damage cotton, wool, or nylon
Additional Info :
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 8.63 Inches |
Width | 2.88 Inches |
Length | 8.63 Inches |
Weight | 0.375 Pounds |
Release Date | 2015-07-16T00:00:01Z |
- DEET mosquito repellent
- Tick repellent with powder-dry formula — not oily or greasy
- Repels mosquitoes that may carry the Zika or Dengue or West Nile viruses
- Repels mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats, ticks, chiggers and fleas
- Aerosol mosquito spray allows for easy application in a continuous sweeping motion
Additional Info :
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 6.94 inches |
Width | 3.63 inches |
Length | 1.81 inches |
Weight | 0.50044933474 Pounds |
Release Date | 2016-03-29T00:00:01Z |
- DEET mosquito repellent
- Tick repellent with powder-dry formula; not oily or greasy
- Repels mosquitoes that may carry the Zika or Dengue or West Nile viruses
- Repels mosquitoes, biting flies, gnats, ticks, chiggers and fleas
- Aerosol mosquito spray allows for easy application in a continuous sweeping motion
Additional Info :
Color | Multi |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 7 Inches |
Width | 1.75 Inches |
Length | 1.75 Inches |
Weight | 0.43 Pounds |
Release Date | 2016-03-27T00:00:01Z |
Additional Info :